Mainstage Productions

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About our Mainstage Productions

CB Productions is a literature-based theatre company and has been producing fully-staged productions since 2003, each show selling to nearly sold-out audiences. We currently rent the beautiful 250 seat WELLSTONE THEATRE located in The Neighborhood House in S. St Paul. All productions are under the direction of Artistic Director, Carla Barwineck and a team of professional designers from in and around the Twin Cities area. Ms Barwineck has over 30 years of experience teaching, directing and working in educational theatre and is the Founder of SteppingStone Theatre Company in St Paul, where she worked as the Artistic/Executive Director from 1987-1997.

CB Productions is committed to developing and providing the highest quality theatre programs that challenge and encourage students, audiences and artists to reach their highest potential. All of our actors participate in a rigorous and progressive actor’s training program taught by CB Production’s Artistic Director, Carla Barwineck and Joy Carlson, Resident Teaching Artist (go to the Classes link for current listings)

FAQ’S

Are you shows appropriate for young children?

CB Productions works diligently to create shows that are appropriate for entire families and groups of various ages and yet challenging to our teen actors; however we cannot predict everyone’s sensibilities. The age range listed for each show is a guideline suggesting what age might enjoy the story most. Since our shows are adapted from literature, we strongly recommend that before ordering tickets you read the material and judge as to whether the story would be appropriate for your family or group. There will be a short Q & A session after each show.

Where are the performances held? Where do we park?

Performances are held at the Paul and Sheila Wellstone Theater at The Neighborhood House at 179 Robie St. E., St. Paul, 55107. There is a free parking in the ramp conveniently attached to the building.

Are our seats reserved?

All shows are General Admission.

Is there tax on my ticket orders?

A state sales tax of 7.125% will be added to each ticket order.

Once I make a reservation, when will I recieve my tickets?

We have a new ticketing system that will ask you to print your tickets once you have paid. Please do so and bring that with you on the day of the performance. You will present the ticket(s) you print to the ticket table in the lobby. Once confirmed, we will give you ticket stubs which will allow access into the theatre.

How early should we arrive?

You can check your tickets at the ticket table as early as one hour before the show begins. Doors to the theatre open 30 minutes before the production.
Remember our shows are general seating sell out, so plan ahead.

Someone in my group is in need of wheelchair accessibility?

If you have a need for handicapped accessible seating please e-mail Sarah at tickets@cbproductions.org to request special seating.

What is your refund policy?

Once payment is received for tickets no refunds will be given.

Food & Electronic Devices

Late seating policy

We do not guarantee late seating after a performance begins. Late seating may or may not be permitted at the discretion of the director at an appropriate break in the action. If a show is SOLD OUT and there is a waiting list for that show and the performance has already begun, your tickets may be forfeited to those waiting (at the discretion of the Audience Services Manager).

I am currently enrolled in a class with CB Productions. How do I reserve my - Free Student Ticket?

You must be currently enrolled in a CB Productions class to receive your “Free Student Ticket”- please e-mail Sarah Cook at tickets@cbproductions.org and include the following information: Your name, The Class you take, and the show date and time you would like to attend. You will receive a confirmation e-mail for your reservation.

If you wish to purchase tickets in addition to your free student ticket please do so on our website. Only prurchase the tickets for which you are paying.

CONTACT tickets@cbproductions.org – With other questions regarding tickets.
REFUNDS: There are NO refunds for unused tickets after the date of payment.

Group (25 or more) Questions:

I tried to order tickets for my groups(25 or more), but it isn't allowing me to reserve.

If you are ordering 25 tickets or more you will need to contact Sara Cook, Audience Services Manager, by sending her an email at tickets@cbproductions.org – listing the date you wish to reserve, the number of tickets required and any other questions you may have. Sara will promptly return your email and help you with your order.

Will I have to pay for my entire group order up front?

A non-refundable deposit of $50.00 is required to hold any group (25 or more) tickets until approximately 1 month before the show opens when the balance is due. You may make changes to the number of tickets you have ordered up until we have received your final payment (upon availability). Once we have received payment in full you will receive an e-mail with your Group Ticket Voucher. Please be sure to read thoroughly, print and present your ticket voucher to the WILL-CALL desk upon your arrival on the day of the performance. There will be NO refunds for unused tickets after date of final payment.

Returned Checks

If you are paying by check and the check is returned there will be a service fee of $35.

I am part of a group how do I pick up my ticket?

CB Productions will give all the group tickets to the appointed head of the group. CB Productions is not responsible for distributing tickets to the individuals in your group.

Group Tickets

Groups are required to have a minimum of 1 adult chaperon for every 10 students.

Fall 2019

Spring 2020

Ticket Policies

REFUNDS: There will be no refunds for unused tickets after date of payment

SEATING: We do not guarantee late seating after a performance begins. Late seating may or may not be permitted at the discretion of the director at an appropriate break in the action.
If a show is SOLD OUT and there is a waiting list for that show AND the performance has already begun, your tickets MAY be forfeited to those waiting (at the discretion of the Audience Services Manager)